Goulburn is a city in New South Wales, situated on the road between Canberra and Sydney. Goulburn's location makes it one of the most important inland cities in Australia. Goulburn is known for its wool industry and the 'Big Merino' concrete statue of a sheep on the road into the city is an amusing but also genuine tribute to the city's heritage. Goulburn has plenty of park areas, lending the city both vitality and a peaceful charm. Car hire in Goulburn is recommended, especially for visitors making the commute to Canberra. Hiring a car in Goulburn is available from the Downtown area of the city as well as in Canberra, amongst other locations.
Belmore Park is the social and civic hub of Goulborn, and there's plenty of long stay parking facilities at the Visitor Information Centre. Get your bearings by scaling the Rocky Hill War Memorial, which provides perfect panoramas over the city. Hiring a car in Goulborn is popular, as you'll have access to the Bungonia National Park - just half-an-hour away on Mountain Ash Road. Alternatively head north to the fascinating Wombeyan Caves in Taralga. If you want a taste of the big city, rent a car in Goulburn and be in Canberra in under an hour using the Federal Highway.